South Central Reporter

Five offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 62557, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

Report: Southwestern spent $8,768 per student in 2016-17

Spending per pupil at Southwestern Community Unit School District 9 is up 3 percent from five years ago, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Shoal Creek FPD responds to 19 fires in 2017

Shoal Creek Fire Protection District responded to 20 calls in 2017 - 25.9 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Edinburg FPD responds to 23 fires in 2017

Edinburg Fire Protection District responded to 25 calls in 2017 - 212.5 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Republican candidate Blaine Wilhour questions pricetag of Obama Presidential Library

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 26, 2018

GOP candidate Blaine Wilhour is disappointed that Illinois taxpayers might be on the hook for the Barack Obama Presidential Center.

McMillan hosting meet-and-greet in Bunker Hill on July 10

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 26, 2018

Seth McMillan, Republican candidate for state senator in the 48th District, has scheduled a meet and greet for Tuesday, July 10 at the Sage House in Bunker Hill.

Report: South Fork spent $8,005 per student in 2016-17

Spending per pupil at South Fork School District 14 is down 1 percent from five years ago, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Joseph E. Carriker sells 1103 S. Main St., Hillsboro

By South Central Reporter | Jun 26, 2018

The home at 1103 S. Main St., Hillsboro was sold on June 26 by Joseph E. Carriker for $27,000. The buyer was Leanne Hampton.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 62685 in 1st quarter of 2018

One offender released on parole during the first quarter lives near Illinois zip code 62685, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

Smithboro FPD responds to 26 fires in 2017

Smithboro Fire Protection District responded to 28 calls in 2017 - 154.5 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Pocahontas-O'Ld Ripley FPD responds to 18 fires in 2017

Pocahontas-O'Ld Ripley Fire Protection District responded to 21 calls in 2017 - 61.5 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

4 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62056 in 1st quarter of 2018

Four offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 62056, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

Mulberry Grove FPD responds to 18 fires in 2017

Mulberry Grove Fire Protection District responded to 19 calls in 2017 - 26.7 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Report: South Central spent $10,372 per student in 2016-17

Spending per pupil at South Central Community Unit School District 401 is up 10 percent from five years ago, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

From Prairie State Wire

People in prime working age are fleeing Illinois, think tank reports

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Not only is Illinois' overall population in deep decline, the number of people in prime working age also is going down in the state, a Chicago-based Conservative think tank said in a recent report.

Greenville FPD responds to 45 fires in 2017